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DEFCON— Genres, rating & game data

DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames. The game is divided into Defcon phases in which players nee

DEFCON is a rpg game developed by Introversion Software, 2006. It stands out for hardcore gameplay, tactical combat and a historical setting. Available in co-op and pvp mode. With an iRank Score of 77/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.

About DEFCON

DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames. The game is divided into Defcon phases in which players need to place military forces on a real world map. There are aircraft carriers, submarines, air defense and other equipment capable of either launching a nuclear warhead or reflecting it. The winner in the match is the one who most effectively bombarded the enemy territory. Defcon is a game about pure gameplay, there is no history, as there is no story campaign. In addition to playing with AI, a player can compete with real people online in multiplayer matches. In total, such matches can accommodate up to 6 people and this significantly complicates the gameplay. Opponents should guess the location of the rival's troops and inflict the most accurate nuclear strike.

iRank Score

77/100 ↗

Rating

👍 51%

176 votes

Type

RPG, Simulation, RTS

Released

2006

Updated July 2026

Developer

Introversion Software

Avg. playtime

~1h

Platforms

PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux

Official trailer for DEFCON

Screenshots of DEFCON

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